Supervisor Dry Film/LPI(Graphics) 1st shift

TTM Technologies•San Jose, CA

7d•$78,850 - $131,417

About The Position

The PCB Dry Film/LPI (Graphics) Supervisor leads the daily operations of the Dry Film Imaging, Liquid Photoimageable (LPI) Solder Mask, Graphics/Legend Printing, and ENIG departments to ensure safe, efficient, cost-effective production of high-quality printed circuit boards. The supervisor oversees production personnel, coordinates workflow, drives continuous improvement, and ensures compliance with customer specifications, IPC standards, quality requirements, environmental regulations, and safety procedures. The role works closely with Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, Production Control, and Operations Leadership to meet production schedules, improve manufacturing performance, maximize equipment utilization, and support organizational objectives. The position also leads employee development, training, performance management, process troubleshooting, corrective and preventive actions, equipment reliability efforts, and workplace safety and environmental compliance. Physical requirements include standing and walking for extended periods, occasionally lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds, working around equipment, noise, chemicals, and varying temperatures, and wearing required personal protective equipment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
At least 2 years of leadership, supervisory, or team lead experience.
Experience managing production schedules, quality systems, and employee performance.
Strong leadership and team-building skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
Working knowledge of IPC standards and PCB manufacturing requirements.
Strong problem-solving, troubleshooting, and decision-making skills.
Experience with Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and continuous improvement methodologies.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and manufacturing information systems.
Ability to interpret work instructions, technical documents, and production reports.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during the workday.
Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds occasionally.
Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to equipment, noise, chemicals, and varying temperatures.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, Engineering, Electronics, Business, or a related field.
3–5 years of PCB manufacturing experience.
Experience in PCB, graphics, electronics, or high-technology manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

Direct and oversee daily Dry Film Imaging, LPI Solder Mask, Graphics/Legend Printing, and ENIG operations to meet production, quality, and delivery objectives.
Ensure production schedules are met while complying with customer specifications and manufacturing standards.
Coordinate personnel, equipment, and materials to maximize throughput and operational efficiency.
Monitor departmental KPIs, including productivity, yield, cycle time, equipment uptime, and schedule attainment.
Review priorities, work orders, and work-in-process status to support smooth production flow.
Support capacity planning and staffing requirements, and promote accountability for departmental performance.
Supervise dry film lamination, exposure, and development processes and maintain controls for registration, exposure parameters, adhesion, and development quality.
Oversee solder mask coating, drying, exposure, development, and curing, ensuring compliance with appearance, thickness, adhesion, and coverage requirements.
Manage legend printing, including screen preparation, printing, curing, and inspection; ensure markings meet specifications and monitor quality, alignment, legibility, and consistency.
Supervise ENIG plating processes, including pre-cleaning, micro-etch, nickel deposition, gold plating, and final finishing; maintain controls for metal thickness, bath chemistry, pH, temperature, and plating performance.
Monitor process yields and implement corrective actions to minimize defects, rework, and quality issues.
Lead, coach, mentor, and develop employees; conduct training, skills assessments, qualification reviews, and cross-training.
Participate in recruitment, onboarding, performance evaluations, and succession planning; manage attendance, performance issues, disciplinary actions, and employee relations in accordance with company policies.
Foster teamwork, accountability, engagement, and continuous learning, and develop future lead operators and supervisors.
Ensure compliance with IPC standards, customer specifications, internal procedures, and quality management systems.
Drive continuous improvement focused on safety, quality, productivity, yield improvement, and cost reduction.
Investigate production defects and process deviations using root cause analysis; lead corrective and preventive action implementation.
Support process audits, first-pass yield improvement, and scrap reduction.
Coordinate with Engineering and Maintenance to improve equipment reliability and performance, support troubleshooting and maintenance, and identify opportunities to reduce downtime.
Ensure operators follow standardized work instructions and operating procedures.
Enforce safety policies and regulatory requirements, promote safe practices, and ensure proper PPE use and safe handling of chemicals, solvents, materials, and hazardous substances.
Conduct safety audits, support accident investigations and corrective actions, maintain environmental and hazardous-waste compliance, and keep work areas clean, organized, and audit ready.
Comply with TTM Export Control Policies and Procedures and applicable ITAR, EAR, and OFAC requirements, including manufacturing-floor product identification, access restrictions, visitor authorization, shipment requirements, and vendor approvals.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Flexible spending account
Health savings account
Accident benefits
Life insurance
Disability benefits
Paid vacation
Paid holidays
Annual or quarterly company bonus may apply based on position assignment.
Alternative-shift positions may be eligible for a shift premium based on assigned shift and location.